The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 70% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 50
- Capacity
- 36%
- FSM
- 70%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- THE ACADEMY OF CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
- Head
- Headteacher Paul Green (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Academy of Central Bedfordshire's Ofsted rating?
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Academy of Central Bedfordshire?
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire currently has 50 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Academy of Central Bedfordshire take?
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Academy of Central Bedfordshire?
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire is in Houghton Regis, LU5 5PX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Academy of Central Bedfordshire have a sixth form?
No, The Academy of Central Bedfordshire does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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